The only difference was that there were several black dots on these tiny worms, and as they ate their way from one end of the basin to the other, their bodies turned one round fatter. In another few hours’ time, they would turn into armored grasshoppers that could fly and join the insect tide army.

“The cubs and pups have lost too much blood, so they ought to eat something to replenish their energy. I brought some cooked food over. You guys can hand it out to the little beastmen.” Irina, who couldn’t bear to watch them anymore, turned her head and glanced at Damien.

Damien was carrying a large...